Logan Lerman and Douglas Booth also attended the premiere, which took place at the Ziegfeld Theatre.

Earlier, Russell defended the film from criticism during an appearance on Good Morning America.

"We've had probably over a year now of very harsh criticism from a bunch of people who have put their name and stamp on an opinion that's not even based on the movie or seeing the movie, just an assumption of what it could be or how bad it could be or how wrong it could be in their eyes, which I think quite frankly is bordering on absolute stupidity, because now, I think, people are seeing the movie and they're realising how respectful it is and how potent it is," he said.

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